The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 28,300
€ 27,700
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.9
70.3
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168.1
99.9
168.4
168.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
542 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
798 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
